indimi

Kirundi

gukora mu ntoki

goo-KOH-rah moo n-TOH-kee

How to say it

Kirundigukora mu ntokigoo-KOH-rah moo n-TOH-keesoon
Englishto shake handssoon
Frenchserrer la mainsoon

Meaning

To shake hands with someone, typically as a greeting.

Good to know

idiom, greeting register.

Examples

  • Twarakoze mu ntoki tubonana.We shook hands when we met.
  • Nti yakoze mu ntoki umushitsi.He didn't shake the visitor's hand.
  • Bazokora mu ntoki imbere y'abandi.They will shake hands in front of everyone.

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